What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT ASSISTANT position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-511836
Position #(s):
480-190-4870-902
Working Title:
STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN
The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has an intermittent-actual time worked vacancy for Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern.
Duties Include: Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups. Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital. Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations. Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies.
Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process.
Expectations for entering internship include current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation.
Please see "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" below for additional information required with STD.678 application.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Job Code #:
JC-511836
Position #(s):
480-190-4870-902
Working Title:
STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
STUDENT ASSISTANT - RECREATION THERAPY INTERN
The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has an intermittent-actual time worked vacancy for Student Assistant - Recreation Therapy Intern.
Duties Include: Plan, organize, and lead treatment groups. Work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team to treat patients at a state psychiatric forensic hospital. Write progress notes, lesson plans, and program evaluations. Maintain a safe environment, clean equipment, and manage supplies.
Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process.
Expectations for entering internship include current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Therapeutic Recreation.
Please see "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" below for additional information required with STD.678 application.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
- You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, " Student Assistant - Recreational Therapy Intern - JC# 511836 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application.
- Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Attach current college transcripts and/or proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program.
- Completed Supplemental Application with ALL additional information requested. Please see "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS"
Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Salary : $3,167 - $4,268